Description

3-Hydroxy-4-Pentenoic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a hydroxyl and a carboxylic acid group on an unsaturated carbon chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a functional monomer for creating polymers with pendant hydroxyl groups, which can be further modified to alter material properties like hydrophilicity or adhesion.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value fine chemicals where its unsaturated bond allows for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions and cascade syntheses.
• Crosslinking Agent: Potential use in formulating coatings, resins, or adhesives where the acid and hydroxyl groups can participate in crosslinking reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-4-Pentenoic Acid
CAS No.	38996-03-1
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3
Molecular Weight	116.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pentenoic acid, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxypent-4-enoic acid; 3-Hydroxy-4-pentenoic acid; 4-Pentenoic-3-ol acid; Vinylglycidic acid (related); 3-Hydroxy-4-pentenoate; Allylglycidic acid derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-4-Pentenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key specifications are available for every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize exposure to moisture and air, which can affect stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.